Wild camping spots in Scotland

Scotland is one of the few places in the UK where it’s legal to wild camp, meaning there’s an unlimited number of remote and picturesque spots you can pitch your tent. We collected some of your suggestions (and a few of ours) of the most magical locations

There are so many great places to wild camp in Scotland but my favourite has to be around Calgary Bay on Mull. It’s such a beautiful spot with the beach and the surrounding green spaces. @AnnieMillar79

Redpoint, near Gairloch - you can pitch on grassy patches nestled between the dunes on the beach. @russellyface

Gullane Beach is amazing but maybe not wild enough for you. @EricaLennie

Sourlies, on the banks of Loch Nevis in wild remote Knoydart. It’s only accessible by foot and there’s a herd of curious deer who regularly drop by. @GailTolley

There’s a great place to wild camp near Tyninghame right near the log cabin at Ravensheugh. Follow the path off down to the beach for maybe 15 minutes and there are a few potential places to camp. If you have a wee explore next to the woods there’s a great spot right next to the beach with shelter under trees, firewood and a bit of protection from the wind. @rhona_taylor

Round about Lochranza on Arran is great for wild camping, the distillery is nearby should you need any libation and the island itself is absolutely perfect for exploring the best of Scotland. @hollyclose

Comments

Please, please do not publicise precious wild places to a worldwide audience. They will become unregulated campsites with no wild qualities left. Everyone should find their own wild camping places and then keep them a secret.

Camp anywhere you can find,ignore the above comments on keeping locations to yourself.I've been "wild" camping in the west of Scotland for 30 years,and have never had a problem with other people.It's the locals who make the mess !

I have been wild camping fir twenty years I don't find I have to tell anyone my knowledge of nice places to camp excluding ( stag parties and certain fishing parties) Scotland is a beautiful country just get out and enjoy it while you can !

For fifteen years, I have spent my summers in Scotland hosteling and walking. This year, I decided to hire a car so I can finally see all the places that public transport or my feet couldn't take me. I want to wild camp, but can't find much info regarding such an experience. It is all very hush-hush. Not that I blame you, there are parts of Arkansas I know and love that I don't share with others. So, the question is: Do I just bring along my tent, sleeping bag, etc and pray for the best? Or, should I use this summer to locate good places to wild camp and return next summer wth my tent?

Hi guys, does anyone know of Wild Camping areas on the east of Scotland? I run a wild camping business but we have never camped in the east, it's always been the west and north. I will no doubt go over that direction and have a recce but just wondering if anyone has any experience of the east? Best regards, Gerry

Can anyone suggest a quiet wild camping site near a beach within walking distance from car ? Been qoing to Tyningham beach for years but getting a bit busy now and too far from the car. Thanks for any response.